“Do I look like Nana?” ‘Dolsingles 3’ Lee So-ra reveals bold style transformation

Lee So-ra, who appeared on MBN's 'Dolsingles 3', responded with a bright smile to a fan's comment that she resembles singer and actress Nana, revealing her unique styling preferences. Having appeared on the show as a divorcee and a mother of three daughters, Lee is drawing attention by boldly prioritizing her own tastes and choices over the gaze of others.

On the 25th, Lee took time to answer fan questions through her SNS. One fan sent her a message saying, “Now that you've done your hair, you look a bit like Nana. I want to try it too, but people around me are trying to stop me.”

Lee immediately shared a photo of Nana alongside her reply, stating, “My 'chugumi' (desired aesthetic) is Nana. Nana is my wannabe, so I'm happy.” She did not hide her joy at being told she resembles the image she has always preferred.

She continued, “Even if they tell me not to, it's my life. Even if I regret it after doing it, I am the type who would rather regret doing something than not doing it, so if I want to do it, I must do it.” This sentiment clearly expresses her life philosophy of prioritizing her own will over external evaluations or discouragement from those around her.

The photo of Nana shared by Lee features a short hairstyle combined with all-black fashion, characterized by a chic, gender-neutral atmosphere that breaks away from traditional feminine images. Lee, who recently changed her hairstyle, appears to be actively reflecting this aesthetic direction in her own style.

In particular, being called a “Nana lookalike” holds more meaning for Lee than a simple evaluation of her appearance. Since she has personally named Nana as her 'chugumi'—a term referring to one's ideal aesthetic—a fan's comment serves as recognition that she has moved closer to the image she aims for.

Nana, a former member of the girl group After School, has expanded her career beyond singing into acting, building a unique style through her distinct features, fashion sense, and bold image changes. She has drawn attention as a fashion icon by using hairstyles and fashion to present an image that breaks away from typical aesthetic norms of gender and age.

Lee also built her public persona by revealing her personal life and views on dating through 'Dolsingles 3'. At the time, she garnered significant interest not only as a participant with experience in divorce but also because of her realistic background as a mother of three daughters.

Since the broadcast, Lee has continued to move beyond the image formed on television by actively sharing her daily life, fashion, and physical changes through SNS and other platforms. Her attitude of valuing personal satisfaction over the evaluations of others aligns with the identity she currently presents to the public.

Ultimately, this reaction to being a “Nana lookalike” goes beyond a simple comparison of looks. It demonstrates the self-determination of an individual who wants to choose her own appearance and way of life, independent of her social roles as a mother and a divorcee.

Lee chose the style she wanted, and as a result, she heard from a fan that she "resembles her wannabe." The reason she was so delighted by that short comment, even flashing a wide smile, is that the changes she made based on her own standards, rather than the standards of others, were met with positive recognition.